Barry joins women’s basketball coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 13, 2013) – ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced Thursday the addition of Laura Barry to the Lady Bucs’ coaching staff.


Ezell invited to Center for Coaching Excellence

NEW YORK (June 6, 2013) – ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell has been selected as one of 30 coaches from across the country to participate in the Center for Coaching Excellence by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), June 10-12, at Columbia University in New York City.


Ezell adds Burkhardt, Davis to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 31, 2013) – ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced Friday the additions of Brittany Burkhardt and Nikki Davis to the Lady Bucs’ coaching staff.


Ezell elevates Christopher to scholarship status

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 20, 2013) – Sophomore guard Chandler Christopher (Greenville, Tenn.) has been elevated from walk-on status to a scholarship player for the Lady Bucs, ETSU head coach Brittney Ezell announced Monday.


Ezell announces signing of guard Jasmine Hotchkins

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2013) – First-year ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced Wednesday the signing of guard Jasmine Hotchkins (Phoenix, Ariz.) to a national letter of intent to join the Buccaneers women’s basketball program for the 2013-14 season.


Ezell introduced as women’s hoops head coach

JOHNSON CITY (May 8, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics formally introduced the program’s new women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell during a press conference Wednesday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU seeks TBR approval to make Ezell women’s hoops coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that upon the recommendation of interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander, ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland will seek approval from the Tennessee Board of Regents to hire Brittney Ezell as the Buccaneers’ next head coach for women’s basketball.


ETSU women’s hoops coach Karen Kemp to retire

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 12, 2013) – ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander announced Tuesday that women’s basketball head coach Karen Kemp has decided to retire.


ETSU drops 66-55 decision to Stetson in A-Sun quarterfinals

MACON, Ga. (March 6, 2013) – Offensive inefficiency from the Lady Bucs and improved offensive output from the Hatters in the second half doomed No. 7 ETSU as No. 2 Stetson was able to accumulate a 14-point lead late and hung on to defeat the Blue and Gold, 66-55, on Wednesday evening inside Hawkins Arena in the Atlantic Sun Championship quarterfinals.


ETSU women head south for A-Sun Championship

MACON, Ga. (March 6, 2013) – The No. 7 seed ETSU Lady Bucs will begin a "new season" in an Atlantic Sun Championship quarterfinal matchup with the No. 2 seed Stetson Hatters on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. in Macon, Ga. inside Hawkins Arena.


Lady Bucs set to face Stetson in A-Sun quarterfinals

MACON, Ga. (March 3, 2013) – The ETSU Lady Bucs have drawn the No. 7 seed in the 2013 Atlantic Sun Women’s Basketball Championship and will face the No. 2 seed Stetson Hatters on Wednesday, March 6, at 6 p.m. inside Hawkins Arena on the Mercer University campus.


ETSU sees first half lead vanish, falls to Upstate, 60-56

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2013) – The Lady Bucs watch a five-point first half lead evaporate in the opening minutes of the second period as the USC Upstate Spartans flip the script to take the lead and hang on down the stretch to defeat ETSU, 60-56, on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Lady Bucs welcome USC Upstate on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2013) – After clinching a berth in the Atlantic Sun Championship with a win at North Florida, ETSU aims to fine-tune in preparation for the conference tournament when it hosts the USC Upstate Spartans in the Lady Bucs’ final regular season contest of the year on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center. Tip time is set for 1:30 p.m.


“Wear Blue” and support the Bucs all weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2013) – This weekend is a sports fan’s dream if you bleed Blue and Gold.


Lady Bucs hang on late, top North Florida, 65-60

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 25, 2013) – Two gigantic three-pointers from Cara Bowling (Elizabethton, Tenn.) and clutch free throws down the stretch helped ward off a North Florida comeback as ETSU held on to defeat the Ospreys, 65-60, on Monday evening inside UNF Arena.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Feb. 25-Mar. 3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2013) – Below is a list of all the ETSU athletic events taking place for the week of Feb. 25-Mar. 3.


ETSU faces North Florida in final regular season road contest

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 25, 2013) – After dropping an overtime heartbreaker at Jacksonville a few days prior, ETSU looks to put this loss behind it and continue its preparation for the Atlantic Sun Championship when it faces the North Florida Ospreys on Monday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. inside UNF Arena.


ETSU women drop OT thriller at Jacksonville, 90-81

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2013) – A last second, desperation heave from three-point range pushed the game into overtime for the Lady Bucs, but the Blue and Gold couldn’t respond to an offensive flurry in the extra period by Jacksonville as ETSU dropped a 90-81 decision to JU on Saturday afternoon inside Veterans Memorial Arena.


Lady Bucs begin final regular season road swing at Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2013) – Hoping to continue the momentum created from defeating Kennesaw State a few days prior, the ETSU Lady Bucs will travel to Jacksonville, Fla. to take on the Jacksonville Dolphins on Saturday afternoon, at 1 p.m.


ETSU surges back, downs Kennesaw State, 69-65

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2013) – After falling behind by as many as 16 points in the first half, the Lady Bucs fought back to take a lead early in the second period and held on for a 69-65 victory over the Kennesaw State Owls in a back-and-forth battle on Monday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Women’s basketball welcomes Kennesaw State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2013) – After falling to the top three teams in the Atlantic Sun Conference in their last three contests, the Lady Bucs aim to right the ship against a team that they defeated earlier this season when they host the Kennesaw State Owls inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on Monday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m.


ETSU women falter against streaking Mercer, 67-58

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2013) – After capturing a lead late in the first half that they held onto into halftime with a 34-33 advantage, the Lady Bucs could not find the bottom of the net in the second period as they dropped a 67-58 decision to Mercer on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Lady Bucs "Play 4Kay" versus Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2013) – Looking to avoid its longest losing streak of the season, the ETSU Lady Bucs will welcome the Mercer Bears to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m.


ETSU drops 70-48 decision at league-leading FGCU

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2013) – ETSU’s inability to put the ball in the basket, and allowing Florida Gulf Coast to score 28 points off of its 25 turnovers, was too tall of a task for the Lady Bucs to conquer as they fell to Atlantic Sun-leading Florida Gulf Coast, 70-48, on Monday evening inside Alico Arena.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Feb. 11-17

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2013) – Find out what's happening in ETSU Athletics for the week of Feb. 11-17.


Lady Bucs end road trip at Florida Gulf Coast

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2013) – After dropping a 74-65 decision to Stetson on the first leg of the Sunshine State road trip, ETSU will look to snap a two-game losing streak when it travels to Fort Myers, Fla. to take on the Atlantic Sun-leading Florida Gulf Coast Eagles on Monday, Feb. 11, at 7:05 p.m. ET inside Alico Arena.


ETSU women fall at Stetson, 74-65

DeLAND, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2013) – The Lady Bucs clawed back but a 25-5 run by the Stetson Hatters to end the first half, which included an eight minute streak without a made field goal, proved to be too much for ETSU to overcome as it dropped a 74-65 decision to SU on Saturday afternoon inside the Edmunds Center.


Lady Bucs begin Sunshine State road trip at Stetson

DeLand, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2013) – ETSU will aim to regroup after letting victory slip from their grasp against Northern Kentucky by heading south to DeLand, Fla. to take on the Stetson Hatters on Saturday, Feb. 9, inside Edmunds Arena. Tip time is set for 1 p.m. ET.


Women’s basketball lets one get away, falls to NKU, 77-76

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2013) – After leading the game for 39 minutes, the Lady Bucs let the Norse hang around and ultimately paid the price when NKU hit a jumper with three seconds remaining to take a one point lead. A last second, close look at the basket for ETSU caromed off the iron and Northern Kentucky held on to edge ETSU, 77-76, on Monday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Burley named Madness Mid-Major Conference POW for A-Sun

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2013) – Sophomore center Tiana Burley (Camilla, Ga.) was named the Mid-Major Conference Player of the Week, representing the Atlantic Sun Conference, by College Sports Madness on Monday, Feb. 4. This weekly award recognized exceptional play on the court in the week of Jan. 28 – Feb. 3.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Feb. 4-10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2013) – Below is a list of all the ETSU athletic events taking place for the week of Feb. 4-10.


ETSU concludes homestand versus Northern Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2013) – After topping Lipscomb and stringing together back-to-back wins for the second time this season, the Lady Bucs end their four-game homestand when they welcome the Northern Kentucky Norse (8-11, 5-5) to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on Monday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m.


Lady Bucs outmatch Lipscomb, 86-64

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2013) – Continued offensive efficiency and solid defense allowed ETSU to race out to a 13-0 lead and it never looked back, topping the Lipscomb Lady Bisons, 86-64, on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Women’s basketball continues homestand against Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2013) – After gaining its first home victory since downing Memphis on Nov. 30, ETSU looks to build upon the momentum gathered from defeating Jacksonville when it welcomes the Lipscomb Lady Bisons to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 1:30 p.m.


ETSU women snap skid, defeat Jacksonville, 74-57

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2013) – Increased offensive efficiency and a season-high 22 points from sophomore forward Tiana Burley (Camilla, Ga.) off the bench was too much for the Jacksonville Dolphins to handle as the ETSU Lady Bucs handled JU, 74-57, on Monday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Jan. 28-Feb. 3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2013) – Below is a list of all the ETSU athletic events taking place for the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 3


Lady Bucs continue homestand against Jacksonville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2013) – Looking to snap their third losing streak of at least two games this season and aiming to take down the Jacksonville Dolphins for the first time since Feb. 14, 2011, the ETSU Lady Bucs host JU on Monday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Late misses from three-point range doom Lady Bucs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2013) - The Lady Bucs used a combination of attacking the basket and finally hitting from three in the second half to take a lead with four minutes remaining. Unfortunately, ETSU quickly went cold from three as the North Florida Ospreys put together a run to seal the game, 62-56, on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Women’s basketball welcomes North Florida

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2013) – After failing to build upon the momentum they gained from downing Kennesaw State on Jan. 19 by falling to Mercer two days later, the Lady Bucs look to capture their first home victory since defeating Memphis on Nov. 30 when they host the North Florida Ospreys on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 1:30 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Jan. 22-27

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2013) – Below are a list of athletic events taking place for the week of Jan. 22-27.


Lady Bucs fall at Mercer, 79-64

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 21, 2013) – In a quest to string together back-to-back wins for the second time this season, ETSU hung with the Mercer Bears for much of the game, but a late MU run was too much to overcome, resulting in a 79-64 decision in Mercer’s favor on Monday afternoon inside Hawkins Arena.


ETSU women end road trip at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 21, 2013) – In search of putting together back-to-back wins for the first time since defeating Memphis on Nov. 30 and Morehead State on Dec. 2, the Lady Bucs end their weekend road trip with a visit to Macon, Ga. to take on the Mercer Bears on Monday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. inside Hawkins Arena.


Women’s basketball battles back, downs Kennesaw State, 61-59

KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 19, 2013) – After falling behind by 13 points with 11:32 left in the second half, the Lady Bucs battled back and took the lead, 56-55, with two minutes remaining, en route to a 61-59 victory over the Kennesaw State Owls on Saturday evening inside the Kennesaw State Convocation Center.


Lady Bucs begin weekend road trip at Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 19, 2013) – Looking to snap a three-game losing streak, the Lady Bucs continue Atlantic Sun play with a weekend on the road, starting with a trip to Kennesaw, Ga. to battle the Kennesaw State Owls. Tip time is set for Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. inside the Kennesaw State Convocation Center.


ETSU falls to league-leading Stetson, 71-55

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2013) – After battling back to within six points with 12 minutes remaining in the contest and after missing a chance to change the momentum of the game with nine minutes left, ETSU’s cold shooting and propensity to turn the ball over proved too costly against the first place Stetson Hatters as the Lady Bucs dropped a 71-55 decision on Monday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Jan. 14-20

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2013) – Below are a list of all the ETSU athletic events taking place for the week of Jan. 14-20.


ETSU continues A-Sun play at home vs. Stetson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2013) – After having the record books rewritten against them versus Florida Gulf Coast, the Lady Bucs look to bounce back against the league-leading Stetson Hatters on Monday, Jan. 14, inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center at 7 p.m.


Records fall as Eagles soar past Lady Bucs, 97-60

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2013) – With the ETSU Lady Bucs looking to improve to .500 in Atlantic Sun play, Florida Gulf Coast showed why they are in first place in the league and sport an unblemished conference record with a 97-60 dismantling of ETSU on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Lady Bucs welcome FGCU for A-Sun home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2013) – After playing on the road for nearly a month, the Lady Bucs return to the friendly confines of the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center looking to improve to .500 in Atlantic Sun play when they host Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 1:30 p.m.


Women’s basketball fall at Northern Kentucky

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2013) – In the first-ever meeting between the two teams, the Lady Bucs could not get it going from three-point range or take advantage of opportunities from the free-throw line and fell, 68-55, to Atlantic Sun newcomer Northern Kentucky on Monday evening inside the Bank of Kentucky Center.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Jan. 7-13

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2013) – Find out all the information on the events taking place this week in ETSU athletics.


Lady Bucs end road trip at Northern Kentucky

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2013) – Looking to build upon its first Atlantic Sun victory of the season, a 80-74 victory at Lipscomb, ETSU closes the road trip with a visit to Highland Heights, Ky. to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse on Monday evening inside the Bank of Kentucky Center. The match-up will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools in NKU’s first season at the Division I level.


ETSU women drop Lipscomb, snap four-game losing skid

NASHVILLE (Jan. 5, 2013) – Searching for their first win in over a month, the Lady Bucs got back on the right path with a 80-74 win against Lipscomb Saturday evening inside Allen Arena. The win against the Lady Bisons makes it 12 straight victories versus Lipscomb since joining the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2005.


Lady Bucs begin weekend road trip at Lipscomb

NASHVILLE (Jan. 5, 2013) – Looking to snap a four-game losing streak, the Lady Bucs continue Atlantic Sun play with a weekend on the road, starting with a trip to Nashville to battle the Lipscomb Lady Bisons. Tip time is set for Saturday evening at 5 p.m. ET inside Allen Arena.


ETSU opens A-Sun play with a loss at USC Upstate, 90-79

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 2, 2013) – A 30-13 ETSU run over the final five minutes narrowed the gap, but sharp shooting from three-point range and from the free-throw line proved too much to overcome for the Lady Bucs as they dropped a 90-79 decision to USC Upstate Wednesday evening inside the Hodge Center.


Lady Bucs open A-Sun play at USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 2, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team hits the road to open Atlantic Sun play when it travel to Spartanburg, S.C. to take on the USC Upstate Spartans on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 5 p.m. ET inside the Hodge Center.


ETSU outmatched by North Carolina, 85-44

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 28, 2012) – An 18-7 UNC run to close out the first half and a subsequent 17-0 run to start the second half was too much for the Lady Bucs to handle as they dropped a 85-44 decision to the nationally-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels on Friday afternoon inside Carmichael Arena.


Lady Bucs end non-conference play at North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 28, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team hits the road for the fifth time this season as the Lady Bucs close non-conference play with a trip to Chapel Hill, N.C. to take on the No. 16/23 North Carolina Tar Heels at 2 p.m. ET inside Carmichael Arena.


Burley nets A-Sun Newcomer of the Week honors

MACON, Ga. (Dec. 26, 2012) – ETSU redshirt-sophomore Tiana Burley (Camilla, Ga.) was tabbed the Atlantic Sun Women’s Basketball Newcomer of the Week, the league announced Wednesday afternoon. Burley is the first Lady Buc to be honored with the Newcomer of the Week award this season and is the second to be recognized by the league after junior Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) was named Player of the Week on Dec. 4.


Contest at Iowa State will not be played Thursday night

AMES, Iowa (Dec. 20, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball game at Iowa State, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. ET, will not be played on its original date because of travel problems for the Lady Bucs. The schools are looking at possibly rescheduling the game if an agreeable date can be identified. Further details will be released once that decision is made.


Lady Bucs continue non-conference play at Iowa State

AMES, Iowa (Dec. 19, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team hits the road for the fifth time this season as they continue non-conference play with a trip to Ames, Iowa to take on the Iowa State Cyclones at 8 p.m. ET inside Hilton Coliseum.


Women’s basketball falls to Appalachian State, 85-57

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2012) – The ETSU women's basketball team battled back from trailing by only four points at halftime and took a one point lead with 12:59 left in the second half. From that point on ETSU was unable to halt the Mountaineers’ surge, surrendering a 36-5 run to end the half, resulting in an 85-57 defeat.


Lady Bucs welcome Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will square off against Appalachian State on Tuesday inside historic Brooks Gym at 4:45 p.m. The game has been moved to Brooks Gym due to the ongoing renovations to the lighting system for basketball inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Dec. 17-23

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2012) – Below is a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Dec. 17-23.


ETSU athletics announces changes for Dec. 18 games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2012) – Due to the ongoing renovations to the lighting system for basketball inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center, the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader scheduled for Dec. 18th will be played inside historic Brooks Gym.


Lady Bucs outmatched by LSU, 76-42

BATON ROUGE, La. (Dec. 13, 2012) – The LSU Lady Tigers took a 21-point lead into halftime, and coasted the rest of the way to defeat the ETSU women’s basketball team, 76-42, on Thursday night at the Maravich Center.


Lady Bucs take on LSU Thursday night in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (Dec. 12, 2012) – Last year the ETSU women’s basketball team were seconds away from pulling off the upset win over LSU. On Thursday night, the Blue and Gold will seek revenge as the Lady Bucs head to Baton Rouge to take on the Lady Tigers inside the Maravich Center.


Women’s basketball helps in opening of Memorial Park Community Center

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2012) – The Memorial Park Community Center opened last Saturday in Johnson City, and the ETSU women’s basketball team was there to lend a hand to its community by offering sport clinics for kids.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Dec. 10-16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2012) – Below is a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Dec. 10-16.


Mitchell averages double-double to earn A-Sun POTW honors

MACON, Ga. (Dec. 4, 2012) – Averaging a double-double through both of the Lady Bucs’ wins last week, ETSU junior Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) was named Atlantic Sun Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Dec. 3-9

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2012) – Below is a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Dec. 3-9.


Free throws help ETSU defeat Morehead State, 57-53

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Dec. 2, 2012) – Going 23-of-27 from the free throw line, and outrebounding Morehead State by 20, the ETSU women’s basketball team sealed its second win of the season by defeating the Eagles, 57-53, on Sunday afternoon at Johnson Arena.


Lady Bucs look for another against Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2012) – After securing its first win of the season on Friday night, the ETSU women’s basketball team goes back on the road to take on the Morehead State Eagles on Sunday afternoon inside Johnson Arena at 2 p.m.


Bogard’s career night sparks Lady Bucs in win over Memphis, 83-73

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2012) – With the help of a 23-0 first half run, and a career-high 22 points from sophomore Brianna Bogard (Georgetown, Texas), the ETSU women’s basketball team earned its first win of the season.


Women’s basketball to reawaken cross-state rivalry with Memphis

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will square off with Memphis for the first time in 12 years on Friday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center at 7 p.m.


Fans encouraged to participate in basketball promos Thursday and Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2012) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics encourages fans to take part in multiple promotions at this week’s men’s and women’s basketball games.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Nov. 26-Dec. 2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2012) – Below is a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Nov. 26-Dec. 2.


Lady Bucs sign guard Shamauria Bridges

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2012) – East Tennessee State University head women’s basketball coach Karen Kemp announced Tuesday that Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) has signed her national letter of intent to play with the Lady Bucs starting in 2013-14.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Nov. 19-Nov. 25

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2012) – Below are a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Nov. 19-Nov. 25.


Chattanooga too much for Lady Bucs, 81-48

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2012) – The old adage, “You can’t win a game in the first half, but you certainly can lose one,” was evident on Saturday night at McKenzie Arena, as the ETSU women’s basketball team trailed by 22 at the break to drop its second straight game, 81-48, to Chattanooga.


Lady Bucs head to Chattanooga Saturday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team faces off against a long-time rival on Saturday afternoon, as it heads to McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn., for its 73rd all-time meeting with the Chattanooga Lady Mocs.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Nov. 12-Nov. 18

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2012) – Below are a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Nov. 12-Nov. 18.


Mitchell nets 26 points in the Lady Bucs setback to HPU

HIGH POINT, N.C. (Nov. 10, 2012) – Despite a 26-point performance by junior Destiny Mitchell, ETSU women’s basketball team dropped its season opener, 85-76, to High Point Saturday afternoon in the Millis Center.


Women's basketball opens regular season at High Point

HIGH POINT, N.C. (Nov. 9, 2012) – ETSU women’s basketball team opens its regular season with a trip to High Point on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Millis Center.


ETSU women’s basketball overcomes slow start to rout Young Harris, 79-59

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball overcame a slow start to rout Young Harris, 79-59, on Monday night at ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center in the Lady Bucs final exhibition game.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Nov. 5-Nov. 11

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2012) – Below are a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Nov. 5-Nov. 11


ETSU women’s basketball cruises past Carson-Newman, 82-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team used four Lady Bucs scoring in double-figures to defeat Carson-Newman, 82-52, in ETSU’s first exhibition game of the year at MSHA Athletic Center on Saturday afternoon.


ETSU women’s basketball ready for a pair of exhibition games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2012) – The basketball season is finally upon us, as the ETSU women’s basketball team will play two exhibition games in three days. The Lady Bucs first takes on Carson-Newman on Saturday with tip-off is set for 1:30 p.m. at the MSHA Athletic Center. On Monday ETSU faces off with Young Harris at 7 p.m.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Oct. 29-Nov. 4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2012) – Below are a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4.


A-Sun website takes look at ETSU men's and women's basketball

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 23, 2012) – From October 22-24, the Atlantic Sun Conference will host the 2012 Online Basketball Media Days. On Tuesday, ETSU played host to interviews with coaches and student-athletes.


ETSU Basketball Kicks off Season with Bluenanza Event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2012) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics kicked off its 2012-13 men’s and women’s basketball season by hosting the fifth annual Bluenanza Tipoff Celebration event on Thursday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Mitchell garners preseason All-Atlantic Sun honor

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 18, 2012) – The Atlantic Sun Conference released its 2012 preseason women’s basketball polls and all-conference honors Thursday afternoon, and the Lady Bucs were tied for fourth with Jacksonville by the coaches and fifth by the media. Meanwhile, junior Destiny Mitchell was selected to the preseason All-Atlantic Sun Team.


ETSU hoops to host "Bluenanza" Oct. 18 in the Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2012) – For the fifth straight year, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and BASA are inviting Buccaneer fans to welcome the 2012-13 basketball season at the “Bluenanza” tipoff event presented by Johnson City Honda on Thursday, Oct. 18.


ETSU women’s basketball preps for new season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2012) – Basketball season is just around the corner as ETSU women’s basketball started preparing for the 2012-13 season and is less than a month away from the season opener.


Vote Mitchell, Cooley and ETSU for A-Sun Preseason Awards

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 12, 2012) – The A-Sun released its fan voting polls for the preseason basketball awards, and ETSU women’s basketball Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) was nominated for Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, while men’s basketball Sheldon Cooley was selected Defensive Player of the Year.


Join BucWild, attend ETSU athletic events, and win free Mellow Mushroom pizza for a year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2012) – BucWild wants to remind ETSU students about one of its newest advantages to becoming a member and showing Buccaneer pride by allowing all students the opportunity to win free Mellow Mushroom pizza for a year and the chance to win an Apple IPad2.


ETSU, TextCaster team up to launch “Buc Updates”

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 27, 2012) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday the Bucs have teamed up with TextCaster to launch a new text messaging communications service to its fans called “Buc Updates” for the 2012-13 season.


Kemp names Damon Johnson as new assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2012) – ETSU head women’s basketball coach Karen Kemp announced Monday afternoon that Johnson City local, Damon Johnson has been named the Lady Bucs new assistant coach and will assist with day-to-day operations, recruiting, travel coordinator and working with the guards.


Lady Bucs continue with preseason conditioning workouts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2011) – The start of the women’s basketball season is almost upon us, so ETSUBucs.com will take you through preseason workouts with the Lady Bucs.


Basketball Season Ticket Renewal Deadline Quickly Approaching

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2012) – The East Tennessee State University athletic ticket office would like to remind basketball season ticket holders the deadline for renewing season tickets for the 2012-13 season is quickly approaching.


ETSU Athletics Partners with Stat Broadcast for 2012-13 Season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2012) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday it has partnered with Stat Broadcast to run live stats for Buccaneer sporting events this upcoming 2012-13 season.


Women's hoops release 2012-13 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 22 2012) – Once again another difficult non-conference schedule is slated to help prepare ETSU women’s basketball for league play, including 11 home games as head coach Karen Kemp released the 2012-13 Lady Bucs schedule on Wednesday morning.


Vote Bucky for Atlantic Sun’s Top Mascot

MACON, Ga. (July 19, 2012) – With the start of the 2012-13 athletic season right around the corner, the Atlantic Sun Conference is having a challenge to see which school has the top mascot.